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29 Jan Strains Vs Sprains
Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however they each actually have quite distinct meanings. The most straightforward explanation is that a “strain” refers to a tear in a muscle or tendon, while a “sprain” refers to a tear in ligament fibers. Below we briefly describe what that means and how we treat sprains and strains differently.
29 Jan A focus on… Ankle Sprains
Posted at 02:04h in Health information & research
Ankle sprains are extremely common, however, this doesn’t make them easy to cope with when they happen to you. If you’ve ever spent two weeks hobbling around on crutches after an unfortunate twist, you’ll understand just how painful and difficult they can be. ...
04 Jan Orthopaedic Surgery And Physiotherapy
Orthopaedic surgery is any surgery performed primarily on the musculoskeletal system of the body. Common orthopaedic surgeries you may have heard of are joint replacements and reconstructions.
04 Jan A focus on… Metatarsalgia
Posted at 04:32h in Health information & research
Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone....
03 Dec Recognising and Managing Ankle Fractures
Ankle fractures are surprisingly common injuries, both in athletes and the general population. Being able to quickly identify the signs and symptoms of a fracture is extremely important in ensuring quick and effective medical management.
03 Dec A focus on… Osteitis Pubis
Posted at 17:44h in Health information & research
Osteitis Pubis is a medical term used to describe sports-related groin pain. Osteitis means ‘bone inflammation’, while pubis refers to the specific bone that is affected: the pubic bone....
06 Nov 5-Minute Workout Challenge
Posted at 15:26h in Physio tips
5 Minute Workout Challenge!